Kirkwood Public Library
140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, United States
Adult Programs
The line between original creation and copyright infringement is blurring in the age of AI. Join St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts in a presentation and discussion about the current state of copyright law as applied to AI-assisted and AI-generated content, and learn how to protect your own art from infringement.
Kirkwood Public Library
140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, United States
Children's Programs
Ages: 8-11 years. Find out what a favorite nocturnal predator had for dinner in this classic biology lab.
Participants will dissect owl pellets and reconstruct the skeletons of animals inside to discover what the owls have been eating.
Kirkwood Public Library
140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, United States
Adult Programs
The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between September to December. We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. Sept 9 This is Kind of An Epic Love Story by Kacen Callendar Oct 14 Last Night at the Telegraph by Malinda Lo Nov 11 The Haters […]
Kirkwood Public Library
140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, United States
Adult Programs
Get your business and nonprofit legal questions answered on Thursday October 29th. If you’re just starting out in the business or nonprofit world and have questions for a lawyer, we’re hosting a legal clinic!
Kirkwood Public Library
140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, United States
Adult Programs
If you knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or do any other fiber crafts, unwind at our monthly Stitching Club! Bring the project you’ve been neglecting or your fresh ideas for a new piece. Maybe you’ll even learn something new! All levels of experience are welcome.
Kirkwood Public Library
140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, United States
Teen Programs
Teens master the art of disguise! Inspired by the viral online game Meccha Chameleon, join us to test your stealth, creativity, and observation skills in this version of hide-and-seek.
Kirkwood Public Library
140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, United States
Adult Programs
Second Saturdays From 12pm - 2 pm Worried you don’t have the green thumb? Hesitant to start a garden? Can’t seem to keep your indoor plant healthy and thriving? Stop by the Plant MD table in the lobby of the Kirkwood Public Library! Volunteers from the St. Louis Horticultural Society will be here to answer […]
Kirkwood Public Library
140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO, United States
Adult Programs
Did you ever get the sneaking suspicion that skullduggery is afoot? Need to give your gut the resources to back up the feeling that something isn’t quite right? Join us to learn how to recognize and avoid the most common scams out now. From phone scams to phishing to fake websites and faulty news sources, […]
E. Umbrella Technology Policy— The Kirkwood Public Library strives to create a collection of technological and electronic items that are on the leading edge of trends, are in demand by our community, and promote accessibility. Evaluating and evolving this collection to meet the needs of our community is a priority. Items for the technology collection will be determined by staff.
KPL Technology Borrowing Guidelines:
Patron must have less than $10.00 in fines on their Library account.
For patrons under 18, a parent or guardian must be present to provide signed permission for check out.
Technology items may be placed on hold, but must be picked up and returned to Kirkwood Public Library.
The Library will not be held liable for any injuries or damage to self or personal property as a result of Technology item use. Individuals using Technology items agree that they do so at their own risk.
The Kirkwood Public Library is not responsible for breaches of personal information, or online accounts that may occur from an individual’s use of the Library’s Technology devices.
Overdue Fines and Replacement Costs:
Patrons are responsible for any overdue fines and replacement costs. Fines for overdue Technology items are $1.00 per day, per item up to $28. Replacement costs for Technology items plus a $5.00 processing fee will be charged at 28 days overdue. If an item is returned missing a part that can be replaced the patron will be charged the cost to replace that item as recorded in the item record or determined by library staff. A $10.00 fee will be assessed to patrons who reset or render unusable a device that can be restored. If the device is rendered completely unusable by the altering of settings the patron will be charged for the full replacement of the device.
Loan Periods and Renewals:
Technology items will check out for a period of 3 weeks with 3 renewals.
ARTICLE V.Collection Development Policy Of The Kirkwood Public Library
Section 6. Community Spotlight— The Kirkwood Public Library values local authors and encourages the inclusion of their work to the collection. Authors who are residents of Kirkwood or non-resident authors whose work features Kirkwood, MO may submit their book to the collection. Advanced Reading Copies and copies with non-traditional library- binding will not be added to the collection. Generally the work must be published in the last two years. Contributed items become property of the library and are subject to all of the Library’s Withdrawal Criteria and Gift policies.
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Written by Pete Broeder and performed by the River Bound Band, this song was performed live for the Kick-Off event of Summer Reading on May 16th, 2015.
Verse 1:
I checked out a book Right away I got hooked An adventure on the open sea A harpoon would stick in the side of Moby Dick At the Kirkwood Library
Chorus:
Oh, they call it the Kirkwood Library And you can take it from me It’s a great place to know your brain will learn and grow At the Kirkwood Library
Verse 2:
I read about Eeyore Tigger, Rabbit, Owl and more There was a honey jar and lot of bees It had Kanga & Rue and Winnie the Pooh At the Kirkwood Library
— Chorus —
Verse 3:
Monster stories are my thing Frankenstein and Stephen King I read them anxiously I must declare, they really make me scared I get ’em from the Kirkwood Library
— Chorus —
Verse 4:
I like green eggs and ham My name is Sam I am I even like them in a tree There’s a fox on the loose, someone call Dr. Seuss At the Kirkwood Library
— Chorus —
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VHS Conversion Service Important Notice
To be eligible for our VHS conversion service you must live in the library taxing districts* of Kirkwood Public Library or other MLC libraries. To help verify your eligibility, we have moved our VHS registration form onto our library’s online catalog. This new page requires sign in with your library card and will only display to patrons who match our eligibility requirements as indicated on your library account.
Follow the steps below to access and complete the form.
1. Click the registration button below. You will be directed to an error page on the library’s online catalog that has the following message.
2. On that page, click Sign In and enter your library card number and PIN.
● If you are eligible for conversion service, you will be granted access to complete the registration form.
● In you are ineligible for conversion service, you will encounter another error message merely stating that you do not have access to the page.
If you are not granted access to the page but believe that you should be, please contact the IT dept at (314) 821-5770, option 5 to verify that your library account is accurate.
* Library taxing districts do not always match those of schools or confine to city boundaries. Therefore it is possible you live in an area around Kirkwood or another MLC library but your library taxing district may belong to the county library.
The Kirkwood Public Library maintains a meeting room for Library sponsored programs consistent with its mission “to inspire a lifelong commitment to learning and creativity, for a more prosperous and connected community.” The Kirkwood Public Library welcomes outside organizations or individuals interested in presenting at the Library. Events must be offered virtually and may be done so at the discretion of library managers. This selection will be based on public service needs and other activities scheduled.
